Dress up your wardrobe with more than 14 clever wraps. Easily sew these with a yard or two of fabric and a few sewing steps. My Sewing With Nancy guest, friend, and designer, Mary Mulari, takes a practical, yet stylish approach to sewing wraps. On this week’s episode you’ll learn how to sew wraps that provide a laid-back look, wraps that are perfect for formal dress, or wraps that simply keep your shoulders warm. Here’s a preview of the first episode of All Occasion Fabric Wraps.

Rita’s Wrap

With a rectangle of fabric you can create fashionable yet functional wraps. The first option begins with a simple-shaped wrap that can be paired with jeans or a little black dress, depending upon the fabric. Named Rita’s Wrap, this casual version is made with soft plush fabric that won’t slip from your shoulders.

Go-Two Wrap

Cleverly designed armhole openings give this wrap two wearing options. The first option sports a small drapable collar with a longer, graceful length.

Or, wear the wrap with the longer length above the shoulders and a shawl collar magical appears. You can see why we call this the Go-Two Wrap.

Twist Wrap

Transform a long, flat rectangle of fabric into a wrap that cascades around your shoulders and gracefully twists at the center. Use knits or woven fabrics, it doesn’t matter at all!

If the fabric has a distinctive right and wrong side, create a double twist. You get to decide!

Side note: I made this wrap to wear for a wedding, using a sequined knit fabric. I didn’t finish the edges since the fabric doesn’t ravel. The sewing and cutting time was 20 minutes!

All-Weather Wrap

On a cool or partly cloudy day, wear this All-Weather Wrapas another layer of comfort. When it rains, put up the hood.

For a day at the beach, the wrap adapted from a beach towel becomes a bathing suit cover up. How’s that for versatility!

Off-Center Wrap

Start with a pashmina shawl, a rectangle of microfiber plush, or luxurious silk, and in minutes you’ll be wearing an Off-Center Wrap. Bobbie Jo is showcasing an ombré silk that is shaped with a single seam that has an added drawcord.

One Seam Ruffle Shawl

Stretch fabrics with continuous rows of ruffles are the perfect choice for this next One Seam Ruffle Shawl. The texture of the fabric gives the focal point, while you just cut out the patterns and stitch the single seam.

For a chance to win a copy of the All Occasion Fabric Wraps DVD from Nancy’s Notions, leave a comment below telling us which of this week’s featured wraps is your favorite. The random winner of a copy of the Doll Costume Dress Upbook, compliments from F+W Media, is Linda. Her comment was: Oh my, I don’t know which one I would make first. It would be between the Southern Belle, the Bride, or the Princess. Regardless of the order in which they were made, all would be made. Bye for now,

The twist shawl is so feminine .I hope I win so I can create at least one. Great for when you need a soft flowing shawl that will stay in place over your shoulders!

Laurel BMay 6, 2016

Definitely the twist wrap.

BeckyMay 6, 2016

I love the twist wrap. Wish I had seen it a year ago when I was looking for the perfect wrap for my MOB dress.

Sue RobertsMay 6, 2016

I like the twist wrap. Thanks for the opportunity to win, maybe???

SusanMay 6, 2016

It is a tie between the All Weather Wrap and the Twist Wrap.

PamBMay 6, 2016

I like the beach towel wrap, but they are all nice!

FayeMay 6, 2016

Love the All-Weather Wrap!

Jane AshleyMay 6, 2016

I would like to make the towel wrap for my daughters to use when we go to the beach. They are perfect multi-purpose items to cut down on how much we have to lug to the sea side with the grandchildren.

Adrienne McDonaldMay 6, 2016

I love the hooded all weather wrap. It’s great for many different activities such as horseback riding, fishing or ballgames, to name a few! Thank you for sharing!

sherriMay 6, 2016

The twist wrap is my favorite. Mary has done a great job again.

Karen HaywoodMay 6, 2016

Wow! Imagine the possibilities!

MaryTMay 5, 2016

I love the long/short options of the Go two wrap! )

Gail BeamMay 5, 2016

I like the beach wrap, and it looks like it would be a great quick gift to make.

Mary WippoldMay 5, 2016

I like the twist wrap. It looks so versatile. It would be great to keep one at work where the temperature tends to get a tad bit too cold for me in the summer when the air conditioner is on. Or you make make one out of a fancy fabric for dressier occasions.

Jody RadlingerMay 5, 2016

Go-Two wrap is my favorite, but I do like the Twist wrap. Am anxious to try them!

KathyMay 5, 2016

I love so many of them, would love to try them all

MichelleMay 5, 2016

I love the twist wrap and the all weather wrap would be so practical to have!

Barba DrebenstedtMay 5, 2016

I love the Go Two wrap. You can wear it two different ways and it looks great either way.

I wear shawls all the time, so I am interested in making several of the shawls but my favorite shawl is the One Seam Ruffle Shawl. i also liked the Beach Cover-up.I am looking forward to making the shawls

JuanitaMay 5, 2016

I like them all but think the twist is my favorite with beach towel coverup coming in 2nd.

Miss ZacharyMay 5, 2016

The “All-weather wrap” is my favorite but I would use a pretty rain proof material to make it dressy enough to wear at an evening event. This was a well designed but simple pattern! I’m planning to hold a sewing class for beginners just for this pattern – I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun!
By the way, our Pittsburgh PA affiliate PBS station WQED hasn’t aired your weekly shows for months now and are airing weak substitute sewing shows that are bad – I really miss your weekly shows, so I’m glad I can see them on this site at least

Natasha GilbertsonMay 5, 2016

I love the twist wrap. It looks like it could be made casual or elegant.

Paula HowardMay 5, 2016

Love the twist wrap.

Janet BalcolmMay 5, 2016

I’m an Arizona gal, too, and love the Twist Wrap!

SuziMay 5, 2016

They’re all lovely but the twist wrap and the off center wraps are my favorites!

CC CollinsMay 5, 2016

Love the off-center wrap…..love them all!

Cindy EMay 5, 2016

I love the idea of recycling some of my pashmina shawls into the Off-Center wrap.

Bev MMay 5, 2016

The off-center wrap is very classy.

Jean KleinMay 5, 2016

I love the double twist. Living in the desert of AZ it can drop 20-30 degrees at night and this would be perfect for an evening outdoor party.

The All-Weather Wrap is my favorite, especially for walking in the rain. Thanks for the great giveaway!

MelanieMay 5, 2016

I like the twist wrap.

Lynn AgainMay 5, 2016

These are all so cute and versatile. I could use the all weather wrap made in a breathable, waterproof fabric to keep on the boat we have in Dubuque, IA.

Flora TurnerMay 5, 2016

I love the twist wrap. This could be worn for a dressy occasion as well as over a top and jeans.

Flora TurnerMay 5, 2016

I love the twist wrap. This could be made with a variety of fabrics. It would be gorgeous for an evening out as well as over a top and jeans.

KayZeeMay 5, 2016

I like the twist wrap. It looks as though it would stay on your shoulders instead of constantly slipping off.

SandyMay 5, 2016

I have been looking for something to “fancy up” a plain dress for my son’s wedding this summer; I’m thinking the ruffle shawl or off-center shawl would be perfect. Great timing for this article!

VickyMay 5, 2016

The twist wrap is my favorite. Classy and elegant!

Maggi lisacMay 5, 2016

When it said “wrap”, I was hoping it was a wrap dress.
Would you happen to have a pattern for one of those?
Thanks

DebbieMay 5, 2016

I’ll be making the twist wrap for my daughter to wear to a summer outdoor wedding. What a perfect wardrobe addition for Wisconsin’s unpredictable summer weather! Won’t she be surprised!

DeMay 5, 2016

The twist wrap is my favorite. It is sophisticated, simplistic, and versatile. By using an assortment of fabrics, this wrap can be worn to a formal as well as casual occasions.

Linda MoralesMay 5, 2016

I like them all,but my favorite has to go for the twisted wrap. Great ideas and seem easy enough to make……with the patterns.
Thanks for more great ideas.

CherieMay 5, 2016

I love the Go Two for its versatility

Patty SackMay 5, 2016

The first wrap I would make would be the twist wrap and then the one seam ruffled shawl. Like them both alot!

TeresaMay 5, 2016

I like the Twist wrap. I made it out of a silky poly for using in the summer. We go out to dinner and it seems the air conditioner is ALWAYS right over my bare shoulders and freezing me out in 100 deg outside temps.

Carolyn AndrewMay 5, 2016

I want to make them all. What a great gift for family and friends!

Candy SMay 5, 2016

My favorite is the Twist Wrap, but I like the Go-Two Wrap also. So many great choices!

Andie LetourneauMay 5, 2016

I love the twist wrap. I’d keep one in my desk drawer in the office so when the air conditioner gets too enthusiastic and make the office cold, I’ll have something to pop over my shoulders to keep me warm

Lee D.May 5, 2016

Love the Twist Wrap! I’d make it in a lacy white knit to pop over a summer floral sleeveless dress.

I like the All Weather Wrap! Living in Southern Oregon you never know what weather is going to happen for at least 8 months out of the year. We have been getting a lot of rainfall this year which is fabulous and this wrap would be perfect. Thank you for the chance to win this great prize! Have a fantastic creative day!

Pam HoppMay 5, 2016

The Go-Two Wrap sounds perfect to keep my back warm when at the computer and/or sewing machine.

Rita NyeMay 5, 2016

The Rita wrap, of course

WinonaMay 5, 2016

Love the Twist! Winning it would be great, but I Gotta have this book!!!

brendaMay 5, 2016

curious about why the sharing on Facebook does not work.???

Elaine WattMay 5, 2016

Great timing! I have a piece of turquoise stretch fabric with ruffles that would be perfect for the One Seam Ruffle Shawl. It would be lovely to win the book.

Diane CMay 5, 2016

Go-To Wrap

Lori LombardoMay 5, 2016

It’s hard to decide, but I like the twist wrap best.

Darcie OlsenMay 5, 2016

I like the twist wrap. It’s a simple way to cover your shoulders and you don’t have to worry about it falling off like you do with a shawl.